HES Converter
Convert HES files online for free
Drop or upload your .HES file
How to convert your HES file
- Click Select File above, and choose your HES file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert HES to another file type
The converter easily converts your HES file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- HES to MP3
- HES to WAV
- HES to AAC
- HES to FLAC
- HES to OGG
- HES to WMA
- HES to M4A
- HES to AIFF
- HES to OPUS
- HES to ALAC
- HES to APE
- HES to WV
Convert a file to HES
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HES file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to HES
- AAC to HES
- TTA to HES
- AU to HES
- WV to HES
- DTS to HES
- MID to HES
- FLAC to HES
- RA to HES
- MP3 to HES
- PCM to HES
- WAV to HES
About HES files
HES files are primarily associated with the TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine game console audio files. These files are a type of chiptune format, which encapsulates the music data from retro video games, allowing them to be played back on modern systems. Despite their nostalgic value, converting HES files can be quite challenging due to their specialized nature.
One of the main difficulties in converting HES files is maintaining the integrity of the original sound quality. Additionally, there are limited software applications that support HES files, making it imperative to choose the right tool for conversion. Notable applications that can handle HES files include Foobar2000, a versatile audio player with a component for HES files available, and VLC media player, which can also be configured to play and convert these files.
HES files can be converted into more common audio formats such as WAV, MP3, and OGG. However, it's important to note that converting chiptune files into these formats might result in a loss of audio fidelity. This is why choosing the right software is crucial.
Despite the challenges, converting HES files is necessary for users looking to enjoy their favorite retro game soundtracks on modern devices. The drawbacks of using HES files include limited compatibility and potential quality degradation during conversion. Therefore, we recommend using the reliable and easy-to-use Convert.Guru platform. Simply drag and drop your HES files onto the webpage to convert them seamlessly into different formats.
For further insights, you may refer to the TurboGrafx-16 Wikipedia page to understand more about the origins of these files.
The HES Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best HES converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.